10 habits from which you want to give for the sake of ecology

Sitihaker A Life / by admin / December 19, 2019

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1. Take plastic bags at the store

According toWWF warns that the oceans are drowning in plastic World Wildlife Fund (WWF), more than 80% of the garbage in the ocean gets there from the shore. In this case, 70% of it - plastic. Not surprising, because every standard trip to the store - a few plastic bags with handles and a variety of small cellophane bags, in which sellers are eager to put every purchase. And that's not to mention the fact that most of the products are already packed in the plastic factory.

To reduce the harm that it brings nature, refuse bags in favor of canvas bags, shopper or proven avosek (inexpensive bag-nets can be buy on AliExpress).

Instead, thin bags from cellophane and foil food purchase durable ziplockWhich can be cleaned and used repeatedly (such is, for example, in IKEA). If you want to completely abandon the kitchen plastic obzavedites reusable bags and special wax wipes, which consist of cotton warp and beeswax. They preserve the freshness of products, and recycled after use without damage to the environment. Search for such napkins need ecoproducts in stores and on the websites of manufacturers.

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2. Use plastic toothbrushes and razors

This is one of the most consumable items for personal hygiene. Therefore, a good idea to replace their counterparts from natural materials.

At the same AliExpress ten toothbrushes bamboo worth as much as in the concept store or stores ecoproducts - one. True, buying things in China, too, has its pitfalls in terms of ecology, since the transport creates significant carbon footprint. But it can be combined with others to collect the collective orders.

When the time comes to dispose of such a brush, the most environmentally conscious plastic bristles can remove and dispose of them separately (wooden handle can simply be buried in the ground). Also, there are alternatives with a natural bristle brush, such as pig bristle.

Our habits and ecology: there are wooden toothbrushes and even with natural bristles

As for the razors, the more eco-friendly option - a classic T- of metal. For it will have to buy the sets of blades, but the machine itself will serve for years. Perhaps even this is stored somewhere in the attic from older relatives.

3. Constantly travel by car

Use of the private car alone does not bring the benefits of ecology, as well as heavily overloaded main streets of the cities. Due to the emission of sulfur dioxide into the air - a substance that adversely affects the operation of the lungs. In 2016, 91% of the world population livedAir quality and health in areas where air pollution levels exceed the values recommended by the World Health Organization.

If for any reason without the car in any way, try to negotiate with colleagues living in the neighborhood, on regular avtodezhurstvah and ride together. Further environmental benefits and their own health you bring, if will be loaded onto a bicycle. However, not all Russian cities are well suited for cyclists and in winter for such travel will have to forget.

If you go on a trip and want to get to places where public transportation does not go without a car can not do. However, having your own car is not necessary for this. You can take a taxi, karsheringovogo service or team up with other travelers - at the same time zavedet new acquaintances.

4. Irrationally wasting water

Dripping faucet - this is not just an excuse for the constant irritation because of the sound of falling drops, but also pointless consumption of water. In this case, the net water deficit sufferedWHO: water More than 40% of the world population. While this figure has been steadily increasing, there is no guarantee that our nearest descendants will be among those for whom the lack of water has become a problem. It is therefore important not only time to repair the cranes, but also turn them off while you brush your teeth or soaping something. By the way, the bill for the water from this decrease.

In Soviet times, some to regulate the amount of water washable, was placed in the toilet tank of a brick. Sometimes new - it is well forgotten old. Not so long ago in America began to doGet a free Drop-A-Brick through Shock Top Rubber bricks-safe porcelain.

Another error, due to which it is necessary to lower the most valuable natural resources in the sewers - part loading washing machine. It is better to dig a little dirty clothes and save water. In addition, in some cases, underwear and clothing can be washed by hand, even if it seems that we have forgotten about this method. The same goes for the dishwasher. You do not need to include it, if within a few plates, wait until there will move the whole service.

5. Disposable intimate hygiene

In the 2010s the inhabitants of London have discovered that an old Victorian sewerage system can not cope with new demands. There began to appear the so-called zhirbergi (in the original - fatbergs) - violation of patency of huge tunnels education of cooking oil, wet wipes, feminine sanitary pads and diapers. And the example of London clearly hints that it is not necessary to lower the disposable hygiene products in the toilet.

However, with the disposal of the trash is not so easy. While recycling will not put on stream around the world, it is important to remember that each pad and diaper decomposeMenstrual Heath Aliiance India: Management of Menstrual Waste a few hundred years. For the manufacture of most disposable hygiene products used oil and cellulose derivatives. Wet wipes not only containWhen wet wipes turn nasty! microplastics, but also impregnated with substances that poison the soil and harm aquatic organisms.

By ecological means feminine hygiene products include silicone menstrual cup, Braided and absorbent underwear for menstruation. Also, in specialized stores you can search biorazgalaemye disposable pads. For babies offer reusable ekomagaziny cloth diapers. In the end, with the machine cleaning the cradle does not seem so unbearable thing (but do not forget about the maximum load).

6. Drink through a plastic tube and clean the ears with plastic chopsticks

In 2018, the European Commission has developedThe ban on the tube and ear sticks: The European Commission is developing a new law a bill banning the use of plastic tubes for cocktails and ear sticks to the plastic base. Such a prohibition is already in forceIn St. Petersburg have banned single-use tubes for beverages In some US cities, such as the St. Petersburg (Florida). According to Greenpeace, the Russians only emit about 16 tons of ear sticks per year. Such wastes decompose for hundreds of years.

Replace the plastic tubes can be paper or metal. Last sold with long thin Yorshik to these tubes clean.

Our habits and ecology: replace plastic tubes can be paper or metal

Also for the environment will be useful biodegradable sticks wood-based, rather than plastic. By the way, otolaryngologists, doctors generally recommendClinical Practice Guideline: Cerumen Impaction once again did not tuck in his ears: stick sulfur can push down the channel leading to the formation of traffic jams. If no cleaning ears you do not feel confident, secure children use sticks with limiters and climb far into the ear canal.

7. Buy bottled water

Plastic bottles float today in all seas. On website WWF in real time you can see how degraded one of them. Given that it will take about 450 years, the Foundation named its broadcast of the longest in the world.

To reduce the amount of plastic consumed, buy bottle water or jar and carry it in a bag. It can be made of recycled plastic material or metal. Sealable or thermos Thermomug - an option that will come in handy during the cold season, if instead of water, you might want to bring your tea (or grog).

Our habits and ecology: Plastic bottles can be replaced by versions from other materials

8. Use cosmetics with microplastics

Plastic - it's not just the big things, but the tiny granules that are present in many scrubs and peels. With their help, tool removes dead skin cells, making it more smooth. However, then it all goes down the drain, and therefore, in the world's oceans. It affects marine life: microparticles of plastic foundMicroplastic ingestion ubiquitous in marine turtles in the stomachs of the seven species of sea turtles. In addition to fibers from clothing and cigarette filters, these were the balls made of polyethylene and polypropylene.

Cleansers with microplastics better to replace the scrub on the basis of sugar and salt. Also with exfoliation and smoothing cope well with the compositions desiccated coconut and other small particles of natural origin. By the way, this can scrub prepare yourself. With laboratory cosmetic formulas home can not compete, but in the case of a mechanical process of exfoliation everything is much easier.

9. Throw up everything in the trash

Without unnecessary waste can not do. But before you start it, it is better to consider whether to use this thing again, you can, give to charity, or to carry on processing.

The best option - waste sorting, but it is organized is not everywhere, so I have to make an effort in Russia. To understand where in your city are receiving the items recyclables (paper, plastic, glass, metal), use the map RecycleMapDeveloped with the assistance of Greenpeace.

In the case of environmental concerns can start small: take old clothes to charity items and properly dispose from the potentially dangerous objects, such as lithium batteries attributed in special boxes, which are in some stores.

10. Go to the doctor in disposable shoe covers

Another way to reduce the amount of plastic that will go in the trash almost immediately - to refuse disposable shoe covers. Just do not wear them is impossible: in the clinic is a sanitary necessity. But you can buy reusable shoe coversWhich are made of water-repellent fabric. After use, they must be put in a bag, take home and wash.

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Incidentally, these products come in a variety of colors and prints. Even if you have long been out of the age where demand decent toys, bright shoe drawings may elevate mood in the physician's office.

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